Certified Peer Specialist - RENAISSANCE

PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community behavioral health center seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to facilitate individual recovery processes. The role emphasizes personal lived experience to support others in achieving independence. Strong applicants should possess a HS diploma or GED, previous lived experience, and a certification in peer services.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual increases

Performance and longevity bonuses

Comprehensive benefits for staff and family

Generous paid time off

Ongoing professional development opportunities

No-cost pension plan

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or GED.
• Previous lived experience required.
• Certification in peer services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist program participants in their recovery process.
• Provide education on the concept of recovery.
• Invite individuals to recovery-focused trainings.

Skills

Lived Experience

Self-advocacy

Group Facilitation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

DBH approved certification in peer services

Job description

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About Path Inc.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

About Path Inc.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
  
  

Job Summary

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The Certified Peer Specialist will assist program participants in their individual recovery process and to assist the program community in developing an environment that promotes recovery. To utilize your belief in and your own personal experience of recovery to encourage self-determination and engagement in meaningful community integrated activities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Previous Experience/Work History: Lived Experience.
• DBH approved certification in provision of peer services.
• COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.
  
  

Specific Duties

• Provide training and assist in orientation of new employees to help staff understand and accept the concept of recovery and be supportive of a peer culture that promotes recovery
• Provide Education on the concept of recovery for individuals participating in services
• Invite and accompany individuals to recovery focused trainings
• Share personal experience as a person in recovery
• Model and promote self-advocacy
• Actively engage individuals in services including outreach visits at the individual’s home, crisis center or outpatient facility
  
  

Physical Demands

Minimal in nature.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Individual and Family Services

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